BLK15GT

I bought my mustang back in the middle of january and have put 3000 miles on it so far. In that period it has used 1 qt of oil. Should I be concerned about this

jz78817

both my 2010 GT (4.6 liter) and my 2012 GT (5.0 liter) consumed one quart within the first 5,000 miles, and none thereafter. It's more or less normal for a brand new engine to use a little oil while everything is seating in. if it stays that way or gets worse, you'll probably want to have it looked at.

jwog666

^^^^+1 the spec for allowable oil consumption is close to 1 qt per thousand miles if i remember correctly. i wouldnt worry about it the powertrain warranty is
good to 60k miles or 5 years. so monitor it and i bet you will see the consumption go away by your 3rd oil change

topangler25

The spec is 1 quart for every 3000 miles. You are ok. The 5.0L uses some oil. You will lose most of it while coasting down in gear/engine braking. You should get an oil catch can and see how much goes through your PCV system back into the intake.

cduballstars

consumed 1 qt in 2500 miles in my 15'.

JC500

I just hit 1600 miles on mine and oil has not dropped a ounce. I drove it east to moderate first 1000 and last 600 been driving her hard and still not eating any also gas milage is good better then the first 1000

UPRSharad

That's not uncommon. But it's nice to run a catch can to keep that oil out of the intake manifold.

http://www.uprproducts.com/amp-musta...r-mini-11.html

squishbang

I added an oil separator/oil catch can a week or so after I bought my car. I've yet to check it. But I'm curious: What do I do with the oil in the can? pour it back in? Throw it away and add fresh oil instead? Use it with chicken bones and vodka in some type of voodoo ritual?


Just curious.

JimC

Throw it out, do not out it back in the engine. The oil in the catch can is contaminated.

squishbang

thanks.


what type of oil does Ford put in there from the factory?